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Congratulations, you’re graduating! Here’s some info you might be looking for on the big day, and the events leading up to it.
But first, did you apply? In order to apply for graduation, please log in to the TouroOne portal. Under the academics tab you will find instructions on how to apply for graduation. Please note: You will be required to complete an exit interview with the Office of Financial Aid and an AACOM Graduating Senior Survey, with a signed confirmation form, prior to commencement. Noncompliance will result in a delay of receiving your diploma. The DEADLINE to submit your Application for Graduation is April 30th, 2020.
Dates, Times & Dress Code
The Masters Class of 2020 commencement ceremony will be:
Harlem Campus: Monday, May 4, 2020, at The Alhambra Ballroom, 6th floor, starting promptly at 9 am.
The ceremony lasts approximately 1-2 hours. Graduates will be required to arrive at the Alhambra to the Crystal Ballroom located on the 5th floor the morning of May 4th for graduation portraits at 7:30 am. Doors open at 8:00 am for family and guests on the 6th floor, Grand Ballroom; seating for ticketed guests is not assigned and is on a first come first served basis.
You will be able to store your valuables in the secured 5th floor Crystal Ballroom room during the ceremony. We do encourage graduates to keep their personal items (e.g. phones, etc.) or give to a family member. Neither Touro nor Alhambra will be held responsible for any personal items.
Middletown Campus: Master’s Commencement is on May 4th, 2020 at 1:00 PM at the Paramount Theater.
Dress code for graduates and attendees is semi-formal or business casual attire.
Photos
Photography of the commencement will be available for download within 24 hours of the event.
Harlem Graduates can download their photos at: https://www.shaharimages.com/TOURO-COLLEGE/2020-MGNYC
Harlem Graduates can download their photos at: shaharimages.com/TOURO-COLLEGE/2020-MG-Mid
Tickets & Guests
You are allotted 4 guest tickets per graduate for the commencement ceremony. The date for ticket distrbution will be announced at a later date. Graduates will not need tickets. For students requiring additional tickets, please communicate with your fellow classmates who may not need all four. If additional tickets are available after distribution to the graduates, you will be notified.
Children need tickets only if they require their own seat. Due to spacing, strollers can be stored in the Alhambra Ballroom reception area on the 6th floor.
Cap and Gown
Harlem graduates, please complete the Harlem Class of 2020 Master's Cap & Gown and Hooding Form by Friday, February 7, 2020.
Middletown graduates, please complete the Middletown Master's Program Class of 2019 Cap & Gown Form by March 15, 2019 for cap and gown size.
Conferral of Degree
According to Touro College policy you are considered to be a “Candidate for Graduation” status until the institution confirms you eligible to receive a Master of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies in Biological and Physical Sciences.
Reception
The graduation reception will be held at the Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine, 230 West 125th Street, New York, NY 10027, in the 4th floor cafeteria immediately following the ceremony.
Hooding
The person who robes the student during the ceremony may be a family member or faculty. Please note one person per student per hooding.
To specify a hooder please complete the following form with the hooder’s information.
Harlem Class of 2020 Master's Cap & Gown and Hooding Form
Hooding at Graduation form will be available as of January 7, 2020 to be completed by February 7, 2020.
Persons hooding are allowed to wear regalia of their own however it is NOT a requirement.